Ethics of Engineering

The National Society of Professional Engineers has developed an ethical code to promote honesty, impartiality, fairness, and equity. The code is also designed to ensure its adherents are dedicated to the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. In its fundamental principles, the codecalls on engineers to:

1. Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
2. Perform services only in areas of their competence.
3. Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
4. Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees.
5. Avoid deceptive acts.
6. Conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully so as to enhance the honor, reputation, and usefulness of the profession.

More at NSPE's Ethics page here.